TBIL vs IUSG - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing TBIL and IUSG. IUSG has the lower management fee at 0.17% a year, IUSG has the higher 3 years return at 2.5% a year, and IUSG offers the higher at 6.03%.

Lower fee

IUSG 0.17% p.a.

Higher 3 years return

IUSG 2.5% p.a.

Higher yield

IUSG 6.03%

Lower volatility

IUSG 4.9% (3y)

Larger fund

TBIL $110m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	TBIL VanEck 1-3 Month US Treasury Bond ETF	IUSG iShares U.S. Treasury Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF
Snapshot
Provider	VanEck	iShares
Tracks index	—	—
Categories	Bonds, Intl	Bonds, Intl
Listed since	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$110m	$29m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.22%	0.17%
Dividend yield	3.58%	6.03%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	—
Tax drag	1.15%	1.93%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	-1.3% net	-1.8% net
3-year return	1.8% net	2.5% net
5-year return	—	—
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	9.4%	4.9%
Volatility (5y)	—	—
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—
Bid/ask spread	—	—

marks the strongest fund in each row. “net” shows the after-tax return at your selected bracket. “—” means we don’t have that data point yet.

Each fund at a glance

TBIL VanEck 1-3 Month US Treasury Bond ETF

Low-cost: a 0.22% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 3.58% income yield.

Has lagged most peers over 3 years (228th of 236).

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IUSG iShares U.S. Treasury Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF

Low-cost: a 0.17% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
High 6.03% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Has lagged most peers over 3 years (222nd of 236).

Full IUSG analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between TBIL vs IUSG?

TBIL and IUSG are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IUSG carries the lower management fee (0.17%). Over 3 years, IUSG has delivered the higher total return (2.5% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - TBIL vs IUSG?

IUSG has the lower management fee at 0.17% a year, versus TBIL 0.22%.

Which has performed higher - TBIL vs IUSG?

Over the past 3 years, IUSG has delivered the higher total return at 2.5% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

IUSG pays the higher at 6.03%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

TBIL is the larger fund by assets ($110m). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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General information only, generated from each fund's published data — not personal financial advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider your own circumstances or seek licensed advice before investing.